SC delivers split verdict on release of GM mustard
New Delhi, July 23 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on a batch of pleas opposing the release of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into the environment, unless a robust regulatory system is put in place by the government.
Centre cuts customs duty on mobile phones, components to 15 pc; industry upbeat
New Delhi, July 23 - The government on Tuesday announced to reduce the basic customs duty (BCD) on mobile phones, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and mobile chargers to 15 per cent from the current 20 per cent.
Union Budget 2024: What becomes cheaper and what’s costlier?
New Delhi, July 23 - With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a major reduction in customs duty on cancer drugs and mobile phones, it is set to considerably bring down their prices in the market. The three cancer drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib
Two Japan MSDF helicopters found on seabed after April crash
Tokyo, July 23 - Japan's Defence Ministry has announced that the two Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) helicopters that crashed over the Pacific Ocean in April were found on the seabed.
Iran stays committed to existing deals with Syria: Diplomat
Damascus, July 23 - Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister's senior advisor for special political affairs, Ali Asghar Khaji, stressed his country's commitment to existing agreements with Syria.
Fast-growing wildfire destroys homes in California
Los Angeles, July 23 - A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California, western US state of California, has destroyed three homes and damaged four others in Riverside County, authorities said.
Iran urges Europe to adopt independent approach for improving bilateral ties
Tehran, July 23 - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that should Europe adopt an independent approach to its foreign policy, its relations with Tehran would improve.
UN chief urges reform of int’l financial system
United Nations, July 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for reform of the international financial system which he described as "outdated, dysfunctional and unfair".
UNHCR to reduce workforce in Lebanon amid budget constraints
Beirut, July 23 - The United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that it will reduce its workforce in Lebanon by eliminating some jobs due to budget constraints, the media reported.
Kremlin awaits ‘concrete action’ following Zelensky’s proposal on negotiations
Moscow, July 23 - Moscow will wait for concrete actions, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, while commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal of possible talks with Russia.
4.7-magnitude quake jolts Turkey
Istanbul, July 23 - A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey's northwestern province of Canakkale, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).
South Africa aims to use BRICS platform to boost trade: Official
Johannesburg, July 23 - South Africa will attend the 14th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting later this week in Moscow, Russia, to seek trade and investment opportunities, a government official said.
Death toll rises to 14 after flash flood in China
Chengdu, July 22 - Rescue workers have found the bodies of 14 people following a rain-triggered flash flood in southwest China's Sichuan Province, with 25 others still missing, local authorities said on Monday evening.
Coalition in Bulgaria refuses president’s proposal to form government
Sofia, July 22 - The We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB) coalition, the second largest group in Bulgaria's National Assembly, refused the president's proposal to form a government on Monday.
German exports to non-EU countries down 2.6 per cent in June
Berlin, July 22 - German exports to countries outside the European Union (EU) continued to fall in June, declining by 2.6 per cent month-on-month to 58 billion euros (63.2 billion US dollars), according to the country's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Monday.
Indonesia’s nature reserve welcomes new baby orangutan
Jakarta, July 22 - Indonesia has welcomed a new baby Sumatran orangutan, born at Orangutan Reintroduction Center in Jantho Nature Reserve in the Aceh province.
Kristen Michal authorised to form new Estonian government
Tallinn, July 22 - The Parliament of Estonia (Riigikogu) on Monday gave Kristen Michal, the Reform Party's candidate for prime minister, a mandate to form a new government.
Vietnam’s seaport capacity to reach 1.4 billion tonnes by 2030
Hanoi, July 22 - Vietnam's cargo output through seaports is expected to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tons by 2030, according to the country's detailed planning of seaports, harbours and water areas towards 2050 submitted by the Ministry of Transport.
Heavy security in Uganda ahead of planned protest in Kampala
Kampala, July 22 - Ugandan security agencies have had heavy deployment ahead of an anti-corruption protest in the capital city of Kampala, a police spokesperson said here Monday.
Indonesia stresses commitment to local community involvement in developing SEZ
Jakarta, July 22 - Indonesia's state-owned company Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) on Monday emphasised its commitment to encouraging local community participation in developing the Mandalika special economic zone (SEZ) in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara province.